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Your guide to Canada Day celebrations in the GTA

Canada’s birthday is extra special this year as folks gear up for Canada 150. There’s a lot more to do during this Canada Day long weekend to celebrate. Check out our list of events and locations.

By Star Staff

Thu., June 29, 2017

Canada’s birthday is extra special this year, and there’s a lot more to do during the Canada Day long weekend to celebrate Canada 150.

There are concerts, festivals and all kinds of performances from Canadian talent taking place across the GTA. Almost every park will have fireworks.

The City of Toronto is hosting a four-day celebration at Nathan Phillips Square packed with Canadian artists and a fireworks show each night. Headliners include Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies, Buffy Sainte-Marie, R&B duo dvsn, Shad K and Belly.

Nathan Phillips Square

For four days, Canadian artists will perform on multiple stages set up around Nathan Phillips Square, followed by fireworks.

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Date: June 30 to July 3. Time: Afternoon to 11 p.m.

The Canadian Armed Forces roll out a huge Canadian flag for Canada Day at the Toronto Blue Jays game against the Boston Red Sox game at the Rogers Centre on July 1, 2015. (Vince Talotta / Toronto Star) | Order this photo

Price: Free admission

Mel Lastman Square

At Mel Lastman Square there will be musical performances all day including hip-hop crew Busty and the Bass, The Lytics, DJ Nav, followed by fireworks.

Date: July 1. Time: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Price: Free admission

Humber Bay Park West

Canada Day celebrations will also take place at Humber Bay Park West. The free concerts include folksinger Basia Bulat, indie band Most People and the Heavyweights Brass Band. The night also ends with fireworks.

Date: July 1. Time: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Price: Free admission

Scarborough Civic Centre

At the Scarborough Civic Centre there will be performances by indie, reggae and hip hop artists, including rappers Deen Squad and Horsepowar. The evening ends with fireworks.

Date: July 1. Time: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Price: Free admission

The Redpath Waterfront Festival

The Redpath Waterfront Festival is a three-day celebration that includes entertainment, activities, food and drink as well as the world’s largest rubber duck. There will also be a shuttle running between the two parks.

The celebrations start at 10 a.m. with the Parade of Nations at Yonge and Bloor streets. The parade participants include about 1,500 participants from more than 20 multicultural groups. The parade will travel down Yonge Street to Yonge-Dundas Square where there will be performances until 9 p.m.

Date: July 1. Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Price: Free admission

National Aboriginal Day

To celebrate National Aboriginal Day there will be a five-day festival featuring Indigenous and Métis culture at the Fort York National Historic Site. Each day there will be music, theatre, storytelling and educational programs.

Steam Whistle Brewing, in partnership with The Hudson Bay Company, will be celebrating with live music, a maple-glazed-bacon-donut eating contest, a Caesar bar and Canada’s premium Pilsner.

Date: July 1. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Price: Free admission (food and drink extra)

Blue Jays

At the Rogers Centre, the Toronto Blue Jays host two games against the Boston Red Sox on July 1 and 2. There will be family activities at the ballpark from 9 to 11 a.m.

The first 20,000 fans will receive a red replica Blue Jays hat on July 1 and a Blue Jays & Canada 150 commemorative baseball presented by Rogers on July 2.

Queen’s Park

Festivities start at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony followed by multiple performances, a family fun stage, and Canada trivia.

Date: July 1. Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Price: Free admission

Harbourfront Centre

On Canada Day weekend Our Home on Native Land will feature Indigenous and newcomer Canadian art on the land known as Turtle Island. The event aims to spark conversations about what it means to be Canadian. On July 1 the performances will be followed by fireworks.

Date: June 30 to July 3

Price: Free admission

Q107 Canada Day Picnic

At Woodbine Park there will be Q107 rock ’n’ roll tributes to Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, U2, Foreigner and Elton John. The celebration will end with fireworks and a tribute to AC/DC.

The ROM will host a free event with live performances, activities and access to some of their permanent galleries.

Date: July 1. Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Celebration Square

At Celebration Square in Mississauga there will be performances including Juno award winner K’naan, Neon Dreams, and DJ Shub. The evening will end off with fireworks at 10 p.m.

Date: July 1. Time: 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Price: Free admission

Boyd Conservation Area

The City of Vaughn is hosting a Canada 150 celebration at the Boyd Conservation Area. Coleman Hell will headline the event. Other performances include Eric Ethridge and Michelle Treacy. Activities will also include midway rides and inflatable, face painting, a laser, show, and more.

Date: July 1. Time: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Price: Free

Port Credit Memorial Park

The celebrations begin with a parade across Lakeshore Road East followed by children’s activities, musical performances, and fireworks.

Date: July 1 to 2

Time: July 1 from 11 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., July 2 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

At the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga there will be arts and crafts, food trucks, dance workshops and performances.

Date: July 1. Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Price: Free admission

Chinguacousy Park

Canadian rock band Big Wreck will headline the celebration at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton followed by fireworks.

Date: July 1

Time: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Price: Free admission

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